Geomatics technologist - land surveying - Calgary - ref. x9671703

Overview

Languages

English

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Surveying technology/surveying

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

• Rural area
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Private sector land surveying establishments

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments and devices
• Participate in field surveys
• Supervise drafting and technical staff
• Keep survey information in systematic order
• Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys
• Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans
• Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
• Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
• Assist survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for conducting field surveys
• Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
• Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
• Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports
• Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities
• Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities
• Advise and provide consultation on matters related to legal surveys
• Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
• Plan, direct and supervise or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries of properties
• Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development
• Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment
• Analyze, manage and display data using geographic information systems and computer-aided design and drafting
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Prepare all data and documents related to surveys of real property boundaries

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Word

• Operate survey equipment
• Operate total station to obtain information about property boundaries

• Law

• Construction

• Engineering
• Geodetic
• Land development
• Topographic
• Subdivisions
• Severances

Additional information

• Criminal record check

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is not available

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods

• Cellular phone

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

• Health care plan

• Bonus

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Wellness program